Author: Suisei
Translator: Rinkage
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Chapter 102 – I worked with the guardian deity
We left the church and returned to the guild so we could set off quickly. However, before we did so, we gave Gai a lecture on the workings of the guild.
“Listen here, Gai. Adventurers have ranks. Everyone starts at the lowest rank – F.” [Youki]
“Yes. At first, the main tasks are helping out, or gathering requests. There aren’t many subjugation tasks.” [Cecilia]
“Hmmm.” [Gai]
“Naturally, the rewards for completing the requests are also low. But it’s a path that everyone must take. There are no shortcuts.” [Youki]
“Seriously… Look who’s talking.” [Clayman]
I heard Clayman muttered under his breath, but I ignored it.
“Well then, shall we try accepting a request?” [Youki]
“Hmm. Excuse me, but do you have any guild quest for me?” [Gai]
“…You seem to be completely new to this, so why don’t you try doing a bit of everything at first?” [Clayman]
The requests that Clayman recommended were subjugation, gathering, and helping out. The first was to gather medicinal herbs that grew in the forest near Minerva while the second one was to subjugate goblins whose numbers were rapidly increasing as they entered their breeding season. Lastly came the helping out quest which involved searching for a missing pet.
“These are beginner-friendly quests. I think they’re good.” [Cecilia]
“All right! Let’s go with this!” [Youki]
“Got it. So, what will you do about your guild card, young mistress?” [Clayman]
“It’ll be okay. Could you go with this, please?” [Cecilia]
The name, ‘Cecily’, was indicated on the guild card she took out.
“Got it… That said, when you guys stand together, it’s really something. That’s quite a lineup you have there.” [Clayman]
A chuuni dressed in a chuunibyou outfit, an ogre dressed in a fluffy getup even though it wasn’t winter, and a sister. An unusual party like this wasn’t something you’d see every day.
“Rest assured. I’ll ensure the mission is successful!” [Youki]
“An A-rank adventurer better not struggle with beginner-level quests, okay?” [Clayman]
“I totally agree.” [Gai]
With that remark, we left the guild.
Let’s get moving and take care of these requests right away.
“Gai-san, when you accept multiple requests, it’s important to decide on the priority. Some of them have deadlines. Among the ones we have, we have to first work on…” [Cecilia]
“First, look for the pet!” [Youki]
“Why is that, Black Knight?” [Gai]
“Isn’t it obvious? The pet might be trembling and longing for its owner right now. We have to search for it first.” [Youki]
“You’re thinking from the pet’s perspective. You’re right. It might be feeling lonely after being separated from its owner.” [Cecilia]
That’s Cecilia for you. She understands where I am coming from. We should rescue the pet as soon as we can after talking to the client.
“It’s the policy of Magic Knight of Black Lightning to complete the requests as swiftly as possible.” [Youki]
“Hmm, leaving kiddo aside for now, we should listen to the client’s story first, right?” [Gai]
“Yes, that’s right. The clients are… a couple who run the inn in the royal capital. Let’s go.” [Cecilia]
The two of them set off, leaving me out of the conversation entirely.
I see. This is clearly a challenge to me.
With my mental switch still flipped, I followed them silently. The inn run by the client wasn’t far from the guild, so we arrived quickly. However, the stares we received along the way were intense. The passersby did a double-take when they saw us.
“We really do stand out…” [Gai]
“We couldn’t do anything about Gai’s height. When someone stands two or three heads taller, it’s noticeable.” [Youki]
“Damn you, Black Knight! Do you think it’s only my fault that we’re standing out!?” [Gai]
“Hmph, of course not. There are surely some who have been influenced by this chuunibyou-filled outfit.” [Youki]
After all, it’s an outfit that every man admires at least once in their lifetime. Naturally, women would also be attracted to this getup.
“Hey, girlie. Stop Black Knight. He’s getting uncontrollable again.” [Gai]
“It’s still fine. Magic Knight-san, please restrain yourself when you are with the clients.” [Cecilia]
“Leave it to me!” [Youki]
“Hmm, I’m worried.” [Gai]
Gai didn’t seem to trust me at all. Despite this, I was someone who had completed plenty of missions and achieved an A-rank myself. There wasn’t any problem at all. In high spirits, we arrived at the inn run by the clients.
“We’re here about the missing pet request! We’d like to hear the story!” [Youki]
The moment we entered the inn, I stated our business. It was the style of Magic Knight of Black Lightning to end the work as soon as possible.
“Hey Black Knight, the clients seem to be stunned.” [Gai]
“Hmm, are they captivated by my style? Or are they overwhelmed by Gai’s unusual presence?” [Youki]
“Magic Knight-san, could you keep quiet for a second?” [Cecilia]
“…yes ma’am.” [Youki]
Sensing her aura, I went back to my usual self. The intensity of her aura was similar to that of Sophia-san. Feeling overwhelmed, I decided to stand quietly in the corner while Cecilia listened to the detailed explanations from the clients. Gai was also listening to their conversation, probably taking notes for future reference.
“Magic Knight-san, the pet that is missing is a cute kitten. It seems that it hasn’t returned to the inn since last week. Normally, even when it leaves the inn, it always still finds its way back, so it should be a smart kitten.” [Cecilia]
“Rest assured. Even though it may not have seemed like it, I was listening to the entire conversation.” [Youki]
Don’t underestimate my enhanced hearing. Magic Knight of Black Lightning always handles everything efficiently.
“…Black Knight, you’re starting to sound like a pain.” [Gai]
“Hmph, if you’re frustrated by this little thing, you won’t be able to handle guild missions.” [Youki]
“Ngh, what you said was sound, but it still irritates me.” [Gai]
“Both of you, let’s leave it at that. We should focus on completing the request. The royal capital is vast, but the kitten has a collar, so if we methodically ask around, we should find some clues.” [Cecilia]
Cecilia’s opinion was perfectly reasonable. There was no point in playing around. However…
“Certainly, if we spend time and effort, we’ll find the kitty. Nevertheless! Magic Knight of Black Lightning will not spend an enormous amount of time on an F-rank request!” [Youki]
“Then, what should we do?” [Gai]
“Let’s see. Even if we’re asking around, we should choose who we ask. It’s best to ask the neighbours who know the kitten, or the knights who constantly patrol the capital.” [Youki]
“Oh! A sensible opinion from Black Knight!” [Gai]
“Indeed, it’s better to narrow it down at first rather than asking around aimlessly.” [Cecilia]
“It’s great that you understand… Nonetheless, Magic Knight of Black Lightning will always take a step further!” [Youki]
The two of them wore a puzzled look on their faces, but before they could say anything, I had already started running. I remembered the scent of the kitten from the inn, so all I needed to do was to enhance my sense of smell to find it. Activating the skill, ‘Lightning Flash’, I ran through the capital like a black thunderbolt, weaving through the people until I reached a place where the scent was the strongest.
“I finally found you…” [Youki]
Before me was the missing kitten with a collar matching the description given by the innkeepers. It seemed to be injured and incapable of moving. In addition, there was another cat around. Considering that the other cat was without any collar, it must have been a stray. What caught my attention was that the stray cat’s injury was worse than the kitty’s, while the kitty appeared to be protecting the injured one. It was wary of me.
“Does it instinctively sense my strength so it’s wary of me? Rest assured. Magic Knight of Black Lightning is an ally.” [Youki]
When I gently held out my hand, it hissed at me.
“Do you understand? I am an ally!” [Youki]
I pointed my index finger at the kitten and struck a pose, only for the kitten to scratch my finger.
“I have no choice if you bare your fangs at me. Nightmare Sleep.” [Youki]
I cast Gai’s favourite spell on the two cats. Once they had fallen asleep peacefully on the ground, I cradled them in my arms and sprinted back to the inn. As a result, the cat search request was completed in ten minutes.
“This is definitely the missing kitten.”
“Y-Yes. It’s no doubt the correct one, but what about this cat?”
“The other cat was with this little one. The little one was wary of me and it was trying to protect this cat. I wasn’t sure if I should separate them, so I brought them both here. Ah, they seemed to be injured, so I treated their injuries.” [Youki]
Before I went back to the inn, I healed them with a little recovery magic. My after-sales service should be nothing but perfect.
“With this, the quest is completed. We’ll be taking our leave… I bid you all farewell!” [Youki]
I pulled Cecilia and Gai along with me and left the inn. The two of them had waited a long time for me earlier.
“…Should we consider this mission accomplished?” [Gai]
“Y-Yes. I guess this is always how it ends up. After this, just report back to the guild that you have completed the quest and you’ll be paid accordingly.” [Cecilia]
“I see.” [Gai]
“All right! Let’s move on to the next quest. I’ll do my utmost to demonstrate my abilities!” [Youki]
My excitement was rising, and I was eager to make the next move. However, before I could head to the next location, Cecilia stopped me.
“Please wait. Magic Swordsman-san, could you listen to me for a moment?” [Cecilia]
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